Public and staff input on Knox County Schools’ strategic plan shows support for the district’s goals — but mixed feelings about its performance.
Behind the Bans
For Knox County Schools librarians, applying a new state law meant making difficult decisions about which books had to go.
A Compromise on Discrimination Policies
The school board removes most references to protected classes, but acknowledges federal laws.
‘You Don’t Expand by Taking Away’
Some school board members argue to keep protected classes in non-discrimination policies.
School Board Votes to Take Over Clothing Center
The PTA Board that has operated the nonprofit service for decades will be forced out at the end of December — although it can reapply.
Looking for the Right Fit
The nonprofit Clothing Center helps students throughout Knox County Schools. The district and school board are wrestling with how to keep it going.
Protection Questions
The county Law Department wants the school board to remove references to groups protected from harassment and discrimination. Some board members have doubts.
Heartbeats Away
A new state law brings more cardiac emergency equipment and training to Knox County Schools.
A ‘Model’ School
In a visit to Knox County’s L&N STEM Academy, Gov. Bill Lee makes a case for educational options.
Knox County Reporting Transgender Students to Parents
LGBTQ advocates say the district’s approach to a new state law is putting children with difficult family situations at risk.